Hobart Welding Products 210 597J, OM-4418 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1.

Symbol Usage

1

1-2.

Arc Welding Hazards

1

1-3.

Engine Hazards

3

1-4.

Compressed Air Hazards

3

1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

4

1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings

5

1-7.

Principal Safety Standards

5

1-8.

EMF Information

5

SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

6

2-1.

Signification des symboles

6

2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc

6

2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur

8

2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé

9

2-5. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance

9

2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements

11

2-7. Principales normes de sécurité

11

2-8.

Information EMF

11

SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS

12

SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS

12

4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications

12

4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles

13

4-3.

Fuel Consumption

13

4-4.

Duty Cycle

14

4-5.

Generator Power Curve

14

4-6.

Volt-Ampere Curves

15

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION

16

5-1.

Installing Welding Generator

16

5-2. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems

17

5-3.

Engine Prestart Checks

17

5-4. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals

18

5-5. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*

19

SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

21

6-1. Controls (See Section 6-2)

21

6-2. Description Of Controls (See Section 6-1)

22

6-3. Amperage Selection Table For Stick (SMAW) Electrodes

22

SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

23

7-1. Generator Power Panel Receptacles

23

SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE

24

8-1.

Routine Maintenance

24

8-2.

Servicing Air Cleaner

25

SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING

26

SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

28

SECTION 11 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES

29

SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES

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SECTION 13 − PARTS LIST

45

WARRANTY

 

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Contents OM-4418 ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page HOT Parts can cause severe burns Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinCompressed Air Hazards Engine HazardsFalling Unit can cause injury Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Fire or Explosion hazardRadiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF InformationDoivent être confiés qu’à des personnes qualifiées Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc Électrique peut tuerDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peuDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion ’EMPLOI Excessif peut LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessuresProposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF − Definitions − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsWeld Amps At Rated Duty Cycle Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesAux Power Gal./Hr Weld Power In KW Fuel ConsumptionDuty Cycle Generator Power CurvePower AC Power AmperesVolt-Ampere Curves Volts Max Amp Min AmpAC Amps Location − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator MovementGrounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Engine Prestart ChecksOil Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Weld cable terminal and copper bar Correct InstallationTools Needed 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Connecting to weldSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 150 ft 200 ft 250 ftMaterial Thickness Reference Chart Controls See Section − Operating the Welding GeneratorTo Start To Stop turn engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls See Section Amperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw ElectrodesX 15 a + 240 V x 9 a = 4 kVA/KW OM-4418 Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Use GFCI-protected extension cordRoutine Maintenance − MaintenanceStop engine Servicing Air CleanerWelding − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Generator PowerWith proper viscosity oil for operating temperature EngineStarting difficult Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator − Electrical Diagrams− Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsFarm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentKVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting RequirementsTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Current Load Watts Amperes− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureElectrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc − Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Positioning Electrode HolderElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds Butt JointsLap Joint Tee JointPossible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Weld TestTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Work like a Pro Main Assembly − Parts ListSR1 Service SupportAssistance Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for

210 597J, OM-4418 specifications

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